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About Senegal

Senegal is a West African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The land of Teranga abounds in unique and exotic sites.

Senegal’s time zone is based on Greenwich Meridian Time (GMT).

The currency is the CFA franc, available in bills of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000 CFA and coins in other denominations up to 500 CFA.

1 Euro is approximately 655 CFA francs. If you bring in foreign currencies such as euros, dollars or pounds sterling, they will be accepted. You can change money at the airport, banks or hotels. If you want to withdraw money from ATMs, there are machines everywhere.

If you’d like to do some tourism during your stay,
here are the must-see sites:

  • Gorée Island
  • Monument of the African Renaissance
  • Ngor Island
  • Pink Lake
  • Théodore Monod Museum
  • Museum of Black Civilizations
  • La mosquée de la divinité Ouakam

National parks and reserves:

  • Bandia – Petite côte
  • Bandia Ranch – Petite côte
  • Fathala Reserve – Fatick
  • National Park of the langue de barbarie – Saint Louis
  • Ecoparc de Diembering – Casamance
  • Nguerigne Bird Park – Somone
  • Natural reserve of Popenguine – Petite côte
  • National Park of Delta Saloum – Sine Saloum
  • Niokolo Koba National Park – Tambacounda
FOR MORE INFORMATION

https://www.visitezlesenegal.com/

https://generationvoyage.fr/endroits-visiter-senegal/

Prepare Your Trip

Visa

Since May 1, 2015, a visa is no longer required for entry into Senegal (except for nationals of Palestine, Macao, South Sudan and Hong Kong). However, you will need to bring your round-trip plane ticket and confirmation of your accommodation.

What do I need to take with me?

  • Vaccination certificate
  • Insurance – you are responsible for arranging your own travel cover
  • Credit card Visa Mastercard and American Express are accepted in major hotels and some restaurants.
  • Medical kit – with anti-malaria tablets and mosquito spray – you are in a malaria-risk zone
  • Communication – you can buy a local SIM card for around €5 at the airport.
  • Electronics – If you are bringing electronics to Senegal, the voltage requirement is 230 volts.

Health matters

Preventing malaria is an important precaution. Don’t travel without anti-mosquito spray, and don’t hesitate to use it at any time, especially if you plan to be outdoors in the evening.

If malaria is not common in your area, you should also take anti-malarial medication as prescribed by your doctor.

If you develop a fever within two weeks of your return from Senegal, consult your doctor immediately. In Senegal, we strongly recommend that you drink bottled mineral water.

Useful Information

We strongly advise you to book airport transfers directly with the hotel.

If you require assistance, please contact us.

The best restaurants to eat at according to this vlog and which we validate.

Restaurants are sorted by type of food :

Auchan Hypermarché Mermoz
Ancienne Piste, les voies de l’Alternance, Dakar, Senegal

SUPER U
5 Rue Aime Cesaire, Dakar, Senegal

Casino Supermarket
Ave Albert Sarraut, Dakar, Senegal

10 More Supermarkets in Dakar

ONLINE GROCERIES

https://www.clubtiossane.sn/#/
https://bringme.sn/
https://www.taftaf.sn/

HOW TO GET AROUND DAKAR?

The easiest way to get around Dakar is via ride-sharing apps like Yango, heetch. Alternatively, hailing a taxi is easy, but be prepared to negotiate fares.

You can also use car rental companies:

Emergencies

  • Fire department Malick Sy : (+221) 33 823 03 59
  • SOS Médecin : (+221) 33 889 15 15
  • SUMA ASSISTANCE : 33 824 60 30 ou 33 824 24 18
  • Police and gendarmerie: 17 or 18
  • Police reporting of racketeering attempts: (+221) 33 821 24 31
  • National Gendarmerie: (+221) 800 00 20 20
  • Rapid Intervention Group: (+221) 77 529 01 52
  • Chief of Accident Brigade: (+221) 77 529 01 0

Hospitals

  • Dakar Main Hospital : (+221) 33 839 50 50
  • Le Dantec Hospital: (+221) 33 889 38 00
  • Clinique de la Madeleine: (+221) 33 889 94 70
  • Clinique Casahous: (+221) 33 889 72 00
  • Clinique du Cap : (+221) 33 889 02 02

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